It certainly feels like I have been pregnant for a life time long. And at the very last few days before the arrival of the baby, I have been thinking about how motherhood actually changes a woman.

It’s all about being stronger.

Don’t get me wrong, strong is not about looking tough.

If you were to simply look at my mother, you probably wouldn’t think she seems all that tough. Chances are she is wearing bright colors, sparkling jewelry, fresh lipstick, and a beautiful smile. But I’ll let you in on a little secret, beneath her feminine charms lies one strong woman.

It’s kinda like a quiet strength, which I believe to be greatest gift God has given to mothers. It is the kind of strength that builds people up rather than tearing them down. It’s the kind that inspires those around her to be more like themselves rather than more like her. It’s a kind that speaks of faith, hope, and love without a single word.

After becoming a mother myself, I secretly wish that I can grow to be like a mother like mine. She’s thrived, inspired, and found the silver lining in every situation. She knows it’s not what you do in life that matters, it’s how you do it. When you live a life of faith, kindness, encouragement, optimism and love, you can’t help but find success.

Since I was a little girl, I look up to her with awe. To her miraculous sparkle, to her steadfast spot in my world and I feel at peace. Thanks to my mother, I know that I’m right where I’m supposed to be. Not only because my mother believed in me, but because she taught me how to find strength and faith in myself.

And that’s a mother — a woman — with the best kind of power, if you ask me.

The world is celebrating Mother’s Day this coming Sunday by recognizing the extraordinary women in our lives. I hope that it will inspire you to thank your own mother, or the mother who most inspires you.

And what’s your story on motherhood? Do share with us at the comment box below 🙂

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Eryn is a full time working mother with two young daughters. The blog started in 2011 serves as a creative outlet for Eryn’s love for fashion and travel. It is soon developed into a reading community that is equally excited about her love for classy fashion, motherhood and travel stories around the world. She continuously travels the world, with destinations from the States to Bora Bora, sharing her personal experiences and capturing the amazing moments around her.
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